Wiener-Dog

IFC Films | Release Date: June 24, 2016

5.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 39 Ratings

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allisonjane65Sep 7, 2016

The film comprises four short stories all centering around the titular dog, with the best segment saved for last in my opinion.

Anyone in need of reassurance of the Innate goodness of people should probably avoid this film, although it's aThe film comprises four short stories all centering around the titular dog, with the best segment saved for last in my opinion.

Anyone in need of reassurance of the Innate goodness of people should probably avoid this film, although it's a lot less caustic than Solondz's other movies. For everyone else it's thoroughly recommended.… Expand

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antmolly1995Sep 8, 2016

This is one of those films you will either love or loath. I don't think there's any room for fence sitters. Personally, I find Solondz's worldview intriguing if very unsettling and his movie characters are always memorable if not particularlyThis is one of those films you will either love or loath. I don't think there's any room for fence sitters. Personally, I find Solondz's worldview intriguing if very unsettling and his movie characters are always memorable if not particularly likable.… Expand

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hayceelynt_2Sep 7, 2016

It's fair to say that Todd Solondz movies are not for everyone. Wiener Dog is Solondz 'lite' compared to his other more misanthropic films however, and there are even moments of tenderness in the four stories that make up the whole. It'sIt's fair to say that Todd Solondz movies are not for everyone. Wiener Dog is Solondz 'lite' compared to his other more misanthropic films however, and there are even moments of tenderness in the four stories that make up the whole. It's still no picnic though and the ending will certainly divide audiences.… Expand

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JunelKeanJun 30, 2017

Todd Solondz has always been an expert for odd-looking and unorthodox films. And five years after his last film, he has made a comeback with Wiener-Dog. It is composed of four different stories connected by one dog and stars Ellen Burstyn,Todd Solondz has always been an expert for odd-looking and unorthodox films. And five years after his last film, he has made a comeback with Wiener-Dog. It is composed of four different stories connected by one dog and stars Ellen Burstyn, Greta Gerwig, Keaton Nigel Cooke and Danny DeVito.

The impressive style is established gorgeously which is incorporated with nice musical score and uplifting cinematography. The scenes are also filled with such realism and feels like a true-to-life situation of everyday living. This film does a good work in not being afraid to be uncanny nevertheless of a simple premise. Although some viewers might think this is an uninteresting and weird dramedy, you've got to understand the concept of it in order to figure out what message it is trying to evoke.

VERDICT: Wiener-Dog is a passionate comeback for Solondz, who masterfully crafts a peculiar yet realistic black comedy.… Expand

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lenny68Sep 7, 2016

Terrific movie and unusually for for Solondz quite touching in places.

If you are an overly sentimental dog lover I would urge caution, otherwise highly recommended.

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lennycliff123Sep 8, 2016

Wiener Dog is a movie about a dachshund as it passes through several owners, though it's less about the dog itself and more about the people, some grotesque, some pitiable, that inhabit its life.

Full of memorable characters and lines,Wiener Dog is a movie about a dachshund as it passes through several owners, though it's less about the dog itself and more about the people, some grotesque, some pitiable, that inhabit its life.

Full of memorable characters and lines, it's the movie of the year so far for me. Highly recommended though not for the easily offended.… Expand

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nuggetmanSep 12, 2016

There's not much I can add to the other positive reviews really. If like me, you enjoy movies with a bit of substance and an offbeat sense of humor then this might be right up your street.

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AquaMorphSep 21, 2016

This movie gradually builds. I was not a fan at the beginning because I though the tone was a bit bland but it builds and by the end you are left wanting more. The writing at first appears clunky but later on it is pure genius. All and all IThis movie gradually builds. I was not a fan at the beginning because I though the tone was a bit bland but it builds and by the end you are left wanting more. The writing at first appears clunky but later on it is pure genius. All and all I enjoyed this film and would recommend if you like a black absurdist comedy.… Expand

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nonserviumJun 30, 2016

hi brow and low brow at the same time. imagine the worst things to be watching all the while laughing your ass off. maybe his best work. it's a must see.

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bobmeierAug 8, 2016

I haven't seen this..don't know if I will. BUT at least it doesn't have Jesse Eisenberg or Paul Dano in it. I think that's the new Hollywood rule: it must have either Eisenberg or Dano.

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